2024 household income distribution — see how your income compares
Median Income
$65,007
50th percentile
Top 25%
$120,000
75th percentile cutoff
Top 10%
$195,223
90th percentile cutoff
Top 1%
$789,315
99th percentile cutoff
The median household income in Oklahoma is $65,007, 22.2% below the national median of $83,592.
Each row shows the minimum household income needed to be in that percentile or above. For example, earning more than $65k puts you above 50% of Oklahoma households.
| Percentile | Minimum Income | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $12,400 | Earns more than 10% of households |
| 20th | $27,000 | Earns more than 20% of households |
| 25th | $34,200 | Earns more than 25% of households |
| 30th | $40,400 | Below-median income |
| 40th | $52,700 | Below-median income |
| 50th (Median) | $65,000 | Below-median income |
| 60th | $87,000 | Above-median income |
| 70th | $109,000 | Above-median income |
| 75th | $120,000 | Above-median income |
| 80th | $145,100 | Upper-middle income |
| 90th | $195,200 | Upper-middle income |
| 95th | $261,000 | High income |
| 99th | $789,315 | Top 1% of earners |
Source: DQYDJ / IPUMS CPS 2024. Household income includes all earners in the household.
Income typically peaks in the 45–54 age range, reflecting career progression and peak earning years. Estimates scaled from Census ACS 2023 data.
| Age Group | Median Household Income | vs. State Median |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 | $29,551 | -54.5% |
| 25–34 | $54,437 | -16.3% |
| 35–44 | $71,546 | +10.1% |
| 45–54 | $75,434 | +16.0% |
| 55–64 | $68,435 | +5.3% |
| 65+ | $45,105 | -30.6% |
Using the Pew Research Center definition — households earning between 67% and 200% of the state median — the middle class income range in Oklahoma runs from $43,555 to $130,014 per year.
Lower Middle Class
$44k
67% of median
State Median
$65k
50th percentile
Upper Middle Class
$130k
200% of median
Cost of living significantly affects what it "feels like" to be middle class. A $65k income in Oklahoma has different purchasing power than the same income in another state. Oklahoma's lower median income may be offset by lower cost of living.
| State | Median Income | Top 10% Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $75,052 | $225,389 |
| North Carolina | $67,112 | $201,545 |
| Alabama | $65,382 | $196,349 |
| Arkansas | $64,553 | $193,860 |
| Kentucky | $64,553 | $193,860 |
| New Mexico | $64,000 | $192,199 |
Curious about Oklahoma taxes? See the Oklahoma 2025 tax brackets to understand how much of your income goes to state taxes at each income level.
The median household income in Oklahoma is $65,007 as of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). This means half of all households earn more and half earn less than this figure. The national median for comparison is $83,592.
To be in the top 10% of earners in Oklahoma, a household needs to earn at least $195,223 per year. The top 5% threshold is approximately $260,967, and the top 1% begins at $789,315.
Using the Pew Research Center's definition (67%–200% of the median income), the middle-class range in Oklahoma is roughly $43,555 to $130,014 per year for a household. Households below this range are lower income; above it are upper income.
All income percentile data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), 2024 1-Year Estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually and is the most comprehensive source of state-level income distribution data. CalcFi updates this data annually following each ACS release.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 1-Year Estimates, Table B19001. Percentile calculations are approximate. Last updated: March 2025.